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The James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Sam Simon era
Season 1 (December 17, 1989 — May 13, 1990)
- 7G08: "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (a.k.a "The Simpsons Christmas Special"): When Mr. Burns announces that none of the workers will be getting Christmas bonuses and Marge reveals that she spent the extra Christmas gift money on getting Bart's "Mother" tattoo removed, Homer keeps his lack of funds for the holidays a secret and gets a job as a mall Santa. Originally aired December 17, 1989.
- 7G02: "Bart the Genius": To get back at class nerd, Martin Prince, for ratting him out to Principal Skinner, Bart switches his own intelligence test with Martin's — and during a parent/principal conference about the defaced wall, the school counselor, Dr. Pryor, announces that Bart is a genius and only acts out because public school isn't stimulating enough, so Bart is sent to a school for genius kids — and finds out just how painfully below average he is. Originally aired January 14, 1990.
- 7G03: "Homer's Odyssey": After being fired from his job and failing to find a new one, Homer becomes depressed and suicidal — but saving his family from getting hit by a truck prompts Homer to become a safety advocate for the entire town. Originally aired January 21, 1990.
- 7G04: "There's No Disgrace Like Home": Homer becomes ashamed of his family after a catastrophic company picnic and sells the TV so he can pay for a therapy session with Dr. Marvin Monroe. Originally aired January 28, 1990.
- 7G05: "Bart the General": After defending his sister, Lisa, from being harassed by school bully Nelson Muntz, Bart becomes bullied himself — and ends up rallying the kids, his grandfather, and a deranged, one-armed military antique store clerk named Herman into a war against Nelson and his cronies. Originally aired February 4, 1990.
- 7G06: "Moaning Lisa": Lisa becomes depressed about life and meets a homeless jazz musician named Bleeding Gums Murphy. Meanwhile, Homer tries to beat Bart at a boxing video game. Originally aired February 11, 1990.
- 7G09: "The Call of the Simpsons": Homer purchases a rickety RV (since it's all he can afford) and the family get trapped in the woods after said RV goes over a cliff. Originally aired February 18, 1990.
- 7G07: "The Telltale Head": While cornered by the entire town, Bart tells the story of how he cut off the head of the Jebediah Springfield statue to impress local thugs, Dolph, Jimbo Jones, and Kearney. Originally aired February 25, 1990.
- 7G11: "Life on the Fast Lane": Homer's thoughtless birthday gift to Marge causes the first of many marriage crises between them when Marge takes bowling lessons and is charmed by a French bowler named Jacques. Originally aired March 18, 1990.
- 7G10: "Homer's Night Out": Bart catches a photo of Homer dancing with a belly-dancing stripper named Princess Kashmir at a bachelor party, and, while the entire town makes Homer out to be a stud, Marge is livid over it and will only take him back if he apologizes to her in front of Bart. Originally aired March 25, 1990.
- 7G13: "The Crepes of Wrath": Bart is sent to France on a foreign-exchange program, where a pair of low-rent winemakers treat him like a slave. Meanwhile, the rest of the Simpson family host an Albanian boy named Adil whom Homer loves, but does Adil love Homer or is he using him to get information on the nuclear plant for his country? Originally aired April 15, 1990.
- 7G12: "Krusty Gets Busted": Bart and Lisa play amateur sleuth for their hero, Krusty the Clown, after he's accused of robbing the Kwik-E-Mart and Homer implicates him in the crime. Originally aired April 29, 1990.
- 7G01: "Some Enchanted Evening": After Marge calls a radio station psychiatrist and spills her guts on how uncaring Homer is, Homer makes up for it by taking Marge out on the town and leaving the kids with the only babysitter who isn't afraid of caring for the Simpson kids...who turns out to be a wanted fugitive. Originally aired May 13, 1990.
Season 2 (October 11, 1990 — July 11, 1991)
- 7F03: "Bart Gets an F": After fumbling through his book report on Treasure Island, Bart is ordered to study hard and pass his upcoming history exam — or he'll be in the fourth grade for another year. Originally aired October 11, 1990.
- 7F02: "Simpson and Delilah"note : Homer buys a hair-growing formula via insurance fraud and enjoys the high life now that he has a full mane. Originally aired October 18, 1990.
- 7F04: "Treehouse of Horror": In this, the very first Halloween special, Lisa tells Bart three scary stories in the backyard treehouse: The Simpsons move into a haunted house; The Simpsons get abducted by aliens, Kang and Kodos, who may be fattening them up for an intergalactic meal; and Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror poem The Raven gets Simpsonized. Originally aired October 25, 1990.
- 7F01: "Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish": Mr. Burns runs for Governor of whatever state Springfield is in to keep his power plant from shutting down after Bart catches a three-eyed fish in the nearby river and the fish becomes headline news. Originally aired November 1, 1990.
- 7F05: "Dancin' Homer": Homer tells his bar buddies the story of how his drunken antics at a baseball game with his boss landed him a job as a dancing mascot for the Springfield Isotopes. Originally aired November 8, 1990.
- 7F08: "Dead Putting Society": After feeling Ned Flanders is better than him in every way, Homer decides to prove his family's worth...by forcing Bart to compete in a mini-golf tournament with Ned's son, Todd. Originally aired November 15, 1990.
- 7F07: "Bart vs. Thanksgiving": Bart destroys Lisa's Thanksgiving centerpiece and runs away from home when he's grounded for refusing to apologize. Originally aired November 22, 1990.
- 7F06: "Bart the Daredevil": A night at a monster truck rally featuring daredevil Lance Murdock prompts Bart to do daredevil tricks on his skateboard — and set his sights on jumping Springfield Gorge. Originally aired December 6, 1990.
- 7F09: "Itchy & Scratchy & Marge": Marge leads a protest against The Itchy & Scratchy Show after Maggie whacks Homer on the head with a mallet, but viewer interest drops when the Itchy and Scratchy cartoons become Lighter and Softer and Marge gets branded a hypocrite when her anti-TV violence group wants to go after Michaelangelo's David for depicting male frontal nudity. Originally aired December 20, 1990.
- 7F10: "Bart Gets Hit by a Car": Exactly what it says on the tin — and the ensuing lawsuits and exaggerations of Bart's injuries from attorney Lionel Hutz and quack doctor Nick Riviera lead to yet another strain on Marge and Homer's marriage. Originally aired January 10, 1991.
- 7F11: "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish": The Simpsons have dinner out at a Japanese restaurant, which turns deadly when Homer eats some improperly-cut fugu and is told by Dr. Hibbert that he has only 22 hours left to live. Originally aired January 24, 1991.
- 7F12: "The Way We Was": When the TV blows a fuse, Homer and Marge decide to entertain the children by telling him the story of how they met high school — and how Marge went to prom with a nerd named Artie Ziff. Originally aired January 31, 1991.
- 7F13: "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment": Homer gets an illegal cable hook-up, which causes Lisa to worry for her father's soul, as she learned about the 8th Commandment in Sunday school ("Thou shalt not steal") and begins seeing theft everywhere she looks. Originally aired February 7, 1991.
- 7F15: "Principal Charming": As a favor to Marge, Homer sets Selma up with Principal Skinner, but he winds up falling in love with Patty instead, due to Homer mixing up the two sisters. Meanwhile, Bart is forced to reseed Groundskeeper Willie's field after spelling his name on it with a powdered herbicide he made in chemistry class. Originally aired February 14, 1991.
- 7F16: "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?": Grampa suffers a heart attack while complaining about a bad McBain movie, and, worried that he may be dying soon, tells Homer that he has an illegitimate half-brother named Herb Powell, who turns out to be a rich, yet struggling car company owner in need of a million-dollar idea, but can Herb really count on the idiot half-brother whom he's never met? Originally aired February 21, 1991.
- 7F14: "Bart's Dog Gets an F": Santa's Little Helper is forced to go to obedience school after ruining Marge's heirloom quilt along with Homer's new Assassin sneakers and a giant macadamia nut cookie. Originally aired March 7, 1991.
- 7F17: "Old Money": Grandpa falls in love with an old woman named Beatrice, but when his family forces him to miss her birthday (and death), he disowns Homer — and gains Beatrice's inheritance. Originally aired March 28, 1991.
- 7F18: "Brush with Greatness": Marge revives her passion for art after finding her old Ringo Starr portraits (which were rejected in high school by her art teacher) and is commissioned to create a portrait for Mr. Burns. Meanwhile, Homer decides to exercise after getting stuck in a water slide at Mt. Splashmore and being humiliated on the evening news. Originally aired April 11, 1991.
- 7F19: "Lisa's Substitute": After Ms. Hoover gets sick, Lisa finds a kindred spirit in her substitute teacher, Mr. Bergstrom, but when he leaves and Ms. Hoover returns, Lisa is crushed and angry that Homer doesn't care. Meanwhile, Bart runs for class president. Originally aired April 25, 1991.
- 7F20: "The War of the Simpsons": Marge is angry at Homer for drunkenly embarrassing himself at their dinner party and the two go on a marriage retreat to air out their problems (while Homer secretly plans to go fishing for a legendary catfish). Meanwhile, Grampa babysits the kids, and Bart and Lisa trick the old man into letting them do whatever they want — including throw a wild house party. Originally aired May 2, 1991.
- 7F21: "Three Men and a Comic Book": Bart, Milhouse and Martin must learn to share when they decide to pool their money to buy the very first issue of Radioactive Man from Comic Book Guy after seeing it at a comic book convention. Originally aired May 9, 1991.
- 7F22: "Blood Feud": Mr. Burns is in dire need of a blood transfusion, and Bart is the only one who has the same rare blood type as Mr. Burns, so Homer forces Bart to donate under the impression that the family will get a buttload of cash for the generous deed. Originally aired July 11, 1991.
The Al Jean and Mike Reiss era
Season 3 (September 19, 1991 — August 27, 1992)
- 7F24: "Stark Raving Dad": When Homer is mistakenly institutionalized (thanks to Bart putting his lucky red hat in with the white laundry and filling out Homer's psychiatric evaluation), he meets a big, bald mental patient who thinks he's (and sounds like) pop singer, Michael Jackson. Originally aired September 19, 1991.note
- 8F01: "Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington": Lisa becomes a finalist in a patriotic essay contest for kids that Homer finds in a copy of Readers' Digest, only to have her faith in the American way shattered when she witnesses a senator taking a bribe during their all expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. and rewrites her optimistic essay with a more cynical slant. Originally aired September 26, 1991.
- 7F23: "When Flanders Failed": Ned Flanders announces during one of his barbecues that he's quitting his job as a pharmacist and going into business for himself by running a specialty store catering to the left-handed, but Homer's jealousy (and a wishbone wish) drive Flanders' business into the ground. Meanwhile, Marge encourages Bart to do other things with his time rather than watch TV, so Bart takes karate lessons — and skips them for time at the arcade. Originally aired October 3, 1991.note
- 8F03: "Bart the Murderer": Bart's bad day at school turns good when he gets a job as a gofer for local mob boss, Fat Tony, but spending time with mafioso may be turning Bart into one of them — especially when news hits that Principal Skinner has gone missing and rumor spreads that Bart had a hand in it. Originally aired October 10, 1991.
- 8F04: "Homer Defined": Homer blindly saves Springfield from a nuclear meltdown, becoming a hero, but Homer isn't feeling very heroic, as he knows in his heart that the whole thing was a fluke. Meanwhile, Milhouse's mom bans her son from being friends with Bart. Originally aired October 18, 1991.
- 8F05: "Like Father, Like Clown": Krusty the Clown has dinner with The Simpsons (as a thank-you to Bart for clearing his name in "Krusty Gets Busted"), but the fun turns to tears when Krusty confesses that he's Jewish and that his rabbi father has disowned him for wanting to go into showbiz. Originally aired October 24, 1991.
- 8F02: "Treehouse of Horror II": This year's Halloween special comes from candy-induced nightmares: Homer's monkey paw souvenir from Morocco makes wishes come true for his family — and misfortune to befall everyone else; Bart's omnipotence forces everyone in town to be a Stepford Smiler or incur his wrath; and Mr. Burns builds the perfect plant worker after Homer gets fired — and (not thinking his plan through) uses Homer's brain to make the robot come to life. Originally aired October 31, 1991.
- 8F06: "Lisa's Pony": After missing out on getting Lisa's saxophone reed to her before a talent show, Homer decides to make it up to his daughter by getting her the one thing she wants most: a pony. Originally aired November 7, 1991.
- 8F07: "Saturdays of Thunder": After failing a fatherhood test in a parenting magazine, Homer decides to spend time with Bart as he builds a Soapbox Derby racecar, but Bart worries that Homer will ruin his chances at winning after Martin gives Bart his racer following an injury. Originally aired November 14, 1991.
- 8F08: "Flaming Moe's": Homer creates a cocktail with a fiery secret ingredient and Moe steals it, turning his bar into the number one hot-spot in town.note Originally aired November 21, 1991.
- 8F09: "Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk": Depressed over spending all his time at work and not enjoying life, Mr. Burns decides to sell the nuclear plant to fill his already fat wallet, and the German investors interested in the plant fire Homer for not being an efficient worker. Originally aired December 5, 1991.
- 8F10: "I Married Marge": While Marge rushes to the doctor to confirm whether or not she may be pregnant, Homer tells his kids the story of Homer and Marge's post-high school life, which includes a romantic evening at the mini-golf course, Homer finding out Marge is pregnant with Homer's baby, Homer and Marge marrying at a quickie chapel on the edge of town, Homer taking many odd jobs to support his pregnant wife (and running away after failing), and Homer applying for a job as a nuclear plant worker. Originally aired December 26, 1991.
- 8F11: "Radio Bart": Bart uses a radio microphone that he got on his birthday to trick the townspeople into thinking a little boy is stuck in the town's well, but when Bart goes to retrieve the radio, he's the one stuck in the well with no one to help him. Originally aired January 9, 1992.
- 8F12: "Lisa the Greek": While reluctantly spending time with Lisa on a Sunday afternoon, Homer discovers that Lisa can predict the outcomes to American football games and turns this into extra cash for the family, but Lisa is upset that Homer isn't taking their daddy-daughter time seriously. Originally aired January 23, 1992.
- 8F14: "Homer Alone": After suffering a mental breakdown while doing errands, Marge decides that a vacation away from the family will do her some good — but it ends up being bad for everyone else, including Maggie, who runs away to find her; Homer, who can't find his youngest daughter; and Bart and Lisa, who have to endure a weekend with the Gruesome Twosome, Patty and Selma. Originally aired February 6, 1992.
- 8F16: "Bart the Lover": Bart creates a phony lover for a lonely Ms. Krabappel after Krabappel punishes Bart with detention for smashing the class fish tank with a yo-yo. Meanwhile, Homer curbs his profanity with a swear jar after Ned Flanders' son, Todd, picks up Homer's foul language. Originally aired February 13, 1992.
- 8F13: "Homer at the Bat": The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's softball team is surprisingly successful thanks to Homer, but Mr. Burns decides to call in Major League Baseball ringers (all of which voice themselves) for the championship game anyway. Originally aired February 20, 1992.
- 8F15: "Separate Vocations": When the results of Bart's vocational survey suggest he'd make a great cop and Lisa learns her dreams of becoming a professional sax player are doomed by genetics (she has stubby fingers, which would make saxophone playing impossible), their roles at Springfield Elementary are reversed. Originally aired February 27, 1992.
- 8F17: "Dog of Death": Santa's Little Helper is at death's door, and the family tightens their belts to get him the surgery he needs. Meanwhile, lottery fever hits Springfield and Kent Brockman wins. Originally aired March 12, 1992.
- 8F19: "Colonel Homer": Homer discovers Lurleen Lumpkin, a country singer, in the aftermath of a botched outing with Marge — and becomes her manager. Originally aired March 26, 1992.
- 8F20: "Black Widower": Bart can only think the worst of Selma's fiance — especially when it's Sideshow Bob. Originally aired April 9, 1992.
- 8F21: "The Otto Show": Otto gets fired for not getting his driver's license and crashes at the Simpson house after his landlord throws him out for being behind on his rent. Originally aired April 23, 1992.
- 8F22: "Bart's Friend Falls in Love": That friend is Milhouse, who's taken with the new girl in class, much to Bart's resentment. Meanwhile, Homer's new weight-loss tape is actually a vocabulary builder tape. Originally aired May 7, 1992.
- 8F23: "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?": In a sequel to "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?" Homer receives compensation from the power plant for his job-induced sterility just as his ruined half-brother Herb arrives in town seeking capital for an invention that might remake his fortune. Originally aired August 27, 1992.
Season 4 (September 24, 1992 — May 13, 1993)
- 8F24: "Kamp Krusty": Summer vacation goes awry when Bart and Lisa discover that the titular camp is a twisted shadow of its advertised self. Originally aired September 24, 1992.
- 8F18: "A Streetcar Named Marge": Marge gets the role of Blanche in a musical version of A Streetcar Named Desire. Originally aired October 1, 1992.
- 9F01: "Homer the Heretic": Homer skips church for a Sunday and loves the experience so much he decides to forgo it altogether. Originally aired October 8, 1992.
- 9F02: "Lisa the Beauty Queen": To boost Lisa's self-esteem, Homer enters her in the Little Miss Springfield pageant. Originally aired October 15, 1992.
- 9F04: "Treehouse of Horror III": Three tales of terror are told at a Halloween party: Homer's birthday gift for Bart is an evil Krusty doll out to kill Homer; a trip back to the 1930s shows a giant gorilla Homer lusting after a human Marge; and Bart finally finds a good book to read — one that resurrects human zombies. Originally aired October 29, 1992.
- 9F03: "Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie": Homer forbids Bart from seeing the highly anticipated Itchy and Scratchy movie after Ms. Krabappel recommends that both Homer and Marge be stricter in Bart's parenting. Originally aired November 3, 1992.
- 9F05: "Marge Gets a Job": Marge takes a job at the nuclear power plant to pay for repairs to their sinking house. Meanwhile, Bart fakes every illness in the book to get out of taking an English test, but who will listen to him when an Alaskan timber wolf breaks into the school looking for blood? Originally aired November 5, 1992.
- 9F06: "New Kid on the Block": Bart falls for an older girl who's just moved into town while Homer sues an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet when he doesn't get his fill. Originally aired November 12, 1992.
- 9F07: "Mr. Plow": Homer buys a snowplow and starts a business eventually rivaled by none other than boozing buddy, Barney Gumble. Originally aired November 19, 1992.
- 9F08: "Lisa's First Word": As the family anticipates Maggie's first word, Marge recounts the family's exploits over 1983-84: the birth of Lisa and Bart's jealous responses to it, the move to Evergreen Terrace (including their first encounters with the Flanders family), and a Summer Olympics that proves downright delicious for Homer. Originally aired December 3, 1992.
- 9F09: "Homer's Triple Bypass": Years of fatty foods and minimal exercise cause Homer to have heart problems, but with the family in dire financial straits, Homer chooses Dr. Nick Riviera's $129.99 hack job rather than the $40,000 operation recommended by Dr. Hibbert. Can Lisa's knowledge of cardiology save the day? Originally aired December 17, 1992.
- 9F10: "Marge vs. the Monorail": In a parody of The Music Man, Springfield is given $3 million after Mr. Burns is forced to pay a fine for dumping nuclear waste in a park, and don't know what to do with it...until a smooth-talking con man named Lyle Lanley suggests a monorail system. Originally aired January 14, 1993.
- 9F11: "Selma's Choice": Scared of dying alone after the death of her aunt, Selma continues her search to meet a man and have his baby, but when Homer falls sick from eating a rotten hoagie and can't take the kids to Duff Gardens, can Selma prove that she's mother material? Originally aired January 21, 1993.
- 9F12: "Brother from the Same Planet": After Homer forgets to pick up Bart from soccer practice, Bart takes advantage of a mentor program for kids in need of father figures by posing as a fatherless street rat — and gets a Badass Bigger Brother named Tom. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to break her addiction from the "Corey" hotline after running up the phone bill. Originally aired February 4, 1993.
- 9F13: "I Love Lisa": It's Valentine's Day, and after Lisa gives Ralph Wiggum a Valentine out of pity, Ralph decides he "choo-choo-chooses" her. Originally aired February 11, 1993.
- 9F14: "Duffless": In the wake of a (not quite) drunk driving mishap, Marge convinces Homer to go without his beloved beer for 30 days. Meanwhile, Lisa's science fair project pits Bart's intelligence against a hamster's. Originally aired February 18, 1993.
- 9F15: "Last Exit to Springfield": When the company dental plan is dropped, Homer becomes the new head of the workers' union to get it reinstated for the sake of Lisa, who needs braces. Originally aired March 11, 1993.
- 9F17: "So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show": An April Fools' Day prank leaves Homer in a coma. As the family waits to see if he'll recover, they recount moments from previous episodes...of their lives. Originally aired April 1, 1993.
- 9F16: "The Front": In response to the declining quality of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, Bart and Lisa write a script using Grandpa's name in place of their own, and it's not only accepted, but results in requests for more. Meanwhile, Homer goes back to school to make up the remedial science credit he never got in high school. Originally aired April 15, 1993.
- 9F18: "Whacking Day": Bart gets expelled from school for running over Superintendent Chalmers, so Marge decides to home-school him. Meanwhile, Lisa protests a cruel annual tradition that leaves no innocent snake spared. Originally aired April 29, 1993.
- 9F20: "Marge in Chains": While shopping for her family in the midst of an Asian flu epidemic, Marge gets arrested for shoplifting, and her resultant prison time has an adverse effect on the family and eventually the whole town. Originally aired May 6, 1993.
- 9F19: "Krusty Gets Kancelled": When a new kids show called The Gabbo Show crushes The Krusty the Clown Show in the ratings, it's up to Bart, Lisa, and Krusty's celebrity friends note to stage a comeback special for the ages. Originally aired May 13, 1993.
The David Mirkin era
Season 5 (September 30, 1993 — May 19, 1994)
- 9F21: "Homer's Barbershop Quartet": While at a swap meet, Bart finds an album cover with Homer's face on it. While driving home (and a little bit after that), Homer tells the story of how he, Apu, Principal Skinner, and Chief Wiggum (later replaced by Barney) became a Beatles-esque sensation in the mid-1980s. Originally aired September 30, 1993.note
- 9F22: "Cape Feare": Sideshow Bob is paroled and out for Bart's blood again, so the Simpsons become the Thompsons in hopes of starting afresh in the Witness Protection Program. Originally aired October 7, 1993.note
- 1F02: "Homer Goes to College": Homer needs a college degree to keep his job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, and ends up getting his new nerd friends expelled. Originally aired October 15, 1993.
- 1F01: "Rosebud": Mr. Burns is depressed on his birthday after dreaming of the teddy bear he lost on the day he was adopted into a rich family. Little does he know that the daughter of his laziest worker (Homer) has his childhood gem. Originally aired October 21, 1993.
- 1F04: "Treehouse of Horror IV": In the paintings of Bart's own Night Gallery, Homer sells his soul to the Devil (Flanders?!) for a donut; The Twilight Zone (1959)'s "Nightmare At 20,000 Feet" is relocated to a Springfield Elementary School bus; and Mr. Burns is Dracula. Originally aired October 29, 1993.
- 1F03: "Marge on the Lam": Marge makes friends with Ruth Powers (the divorced mother from "New Kid on the Block"), but one night with her leads to a PG Thelma & Louise style run from the cops. Meanwhile, Homer hangs out with Chief Wiggum and the Simpson kids have Lionel Hutz as their latest babysitter. Originally aired November 4, 1993.
- 1F05: "Bart's Inner Child": After Homer brings home a trampoline for the kids to play with (and the trampoline causes every kid in town to get injured), Marge realizes that she's a nag and her sisters recommend that Marge listen to a local motivational speaker named Brad Goodman, who encourages everyone in town to act like Bart during his latest motivational seminar. Originally aired November 11, 1993.
- 1F06: "Boy-Scoutz 'n the Hood": After Bart and Milhouse go on a sugar bender after finding a $20 bill and spending most of the money on a Squishee made of syrup, Bart wakes to find that he's a member of the geekiest club known to man: The Junior Campers (not affiliated with The Boy Scouts of America). Originally aired November 19, 1993.
- 1F07: "The Last Temptation of Homer": Mindy Simmons, a sexy new employee at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant proves alarmingly compatible with Homer, who worries that his attraction to her may mean danger for his marriage. Meanwhile, Bart becomes a nerd after being fitted for glasses and prescribed medicated hair salve, orthopedic shoes, and throat spray. Originally aired December 9, 1993.
- 1F08: "$pringfield"note : Legalized gambling comes to Springfield as a new revenue stream. Homer becomes a card dealer, Marge becomes a gambling addict, and Mr. Burns makes like Howard Hughes. Originally aired December 16, 1993.
- 1F09: "Homer the Vigilante": A cat burglar terrorizes Springfield with a string of thefts, but when the police prove to be incompetent (as usual), Homer and his friends start a vigilante group after Flanders is passed up as the neighborhood watch's new leader. Originally aired January 6, 1994.
- 1F11: "Bart Gets Famous": While sneaking off during a boring field trip to the box factory, Bart goes to Channel 6 Studios and gets a job as Krusty's assistant — and ends up a catchphrase-based celebrity after botching a live sketch and blurting, "I didn't do it!". Originally aired February 3, 1994.
- 1F10: "Homer and Apu": Apu is fired from the Kwik-E-Mart (thanks to Homer working with Kent Brockman to rat him out) and agrees to stay at the Simpsons' house. Meanwhile, James Woods is hired as the new Kwik-E-Mart clerk. Originally aired February 11, 1994.
- 1F12: "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy": Offended by the female stereotypes embodied in the new talking Malibu Stacy doll ("Don't ask me, I'm just a girl!"), Lisa tries to introduce a progressive alternative. Meanwhile, Grampa Simpson takes a job at Krusty Burger in order to feel young and hip. Originally aired February 17, 1994.
- 1F13: "Deep Space Homer": After NASA discovers that people would rather watch blue-collar slobs than space launches on TV, they set out to find a blue-collar slob to go on a space mission...and Homer (feeling unappreciated after losing out on the "Worker of the Week" award) leaps at the chance after NASA officials choose Barney Gumble. Originally aired February 24, 1994.
- 1F14: "Homer Loves Flanders": Homer reluctantly spends the day with Flanders when Flanders wins two tickets to a much-anticipated football game...and finds that Flanders and his family aren't as bad as he makes them out to be, but, for Flanders, Homer and his family may be too much to handle. Originally aired March 17, 1994.
- 1F15: "Bart Gets an Elephant": Bart wins a radio contest and picks the gag prize (a full-grown African elephant) instead of the cash prize ($10,000), which puts the family in financial turmoil once again. Originally aired April 1, 1994.
- 1F16: "Burns' Heir": Mr. Burns marks Bart as the heir to his fortune, and has him moved into his mansion to learn the ways of being evil. Originally aired April 14, 1994.
- 1F18: "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song": In the 100th episode, Bart's latest hijinks get Principal Skinner fired, and Bart, for the first time in his life, feels remorse over it and befriends Skinner while Ned Flanders is hired as the new principal. Originally aired April 28, 1994.
- 1F19: "The Boy Who Knew Too Much": Bart sneaks out of school and finds himself at a party for Mayor Quimby's nephew, Freddy — but when Freddy gets in trouble for allegedly assaulting a French waiter, Bart must choose whether to keep his mouth shut about the ordeal or expose the truth and admit that he cut school to see it happen. Originally aired May 6, 1994.
- 1F21: "Lady Bouvier's Lover": Grampa Simpson falls for Grandma Bouvier...and then loses her to Mr. Burns. Meanwhile, Bart steals Homer's credit card to purchase an animation cel — and soon finds out that said cel is a rip-off. Originally aired May 12, 1994.
- 1F20: "Secrets of a Successful Marriage": Homer becomes an adult education teacher with the titular course, but it goes awry when he shares intimate details of his relationship with Marge to keep his class interested. Originally aired May 19, 1994.
Season 6 (September 4, 1994 — May 21, 1995)
- 1F22: "Bart of Darkness": The Simpsons get a backyard pool to beat the summer heat, but Bart breaks his leg soon afterward and is confined to his room, where he spies on Flanders, who may have murdered his wife. Originally aired September 4, 1994.
- 1F17: "Lisa's Rival": Allison Taylor, a new girl at school, proves to be better than Lisa in the classroom and on the saxophone. Meanwhile, Homer sells sugar found on the street after a truck crash. Originally aired September 11, 1994.
- 2F33: "Another Simpsons Clip Show": In this, the second clip show episode, Marge gathers her family in the kitchen for a discussion on past romances, but can only bring up awful memories of being rejected and tales of near-infidelity. Originally aired September 25, 1994.
- 2F01: "Itchy & Scratchy Land": The Simpsons abandon their plans to go to a bird sanctuary for a trip to Itchy and Scratchyland, "the most violentest place on Earth." Originally aired October 2, 1994.
- 2F02: "Sideshow Bob Roberts": Sideshow Bob's calls to a Rush Limbaugh-type radio show pave the way for a campaign to become the mayor of Springfield. Originally aired October 9, 1994.
- 2F03: "Treehouse of Horror V": The Shining becomes The Shinning; Homer travels through time and creates a myriad of possible unpleasant presents for him to return to; and the Springfield Elementary students become the newest items on the lunch menu. Originally aired October 30, 1994.
- 2F04: "Bart's Girlfriend": Reverend Lovejoy's preteen daughter, Jessica, arrives in town, and she and Bart strike up a relationship that proves more than he can handle. Originally aired November 6, 1994.
- 2F05: "Lisa on Ice": Lisa is failing gym, so she joins a peewee hockey team — putting her in direct competition with Bart. Originally aired November 13, 1994.
- 2F06: "Homer Badman": Homer is accused of sexually harassing a babysitter by grabbing her butt, and the ensuing protests and media circus makes Homer out to be a perverted animal. Originally aired November 27, 1994.
- 2F07: "Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy": Homer and Grampa create an aphrodisiac guaranteed to put the spark back in a failing sexual relationship, but the duo's father and son relationship becomes strained in the process. Meanwhile, the kids of Springfield suspect a conspiracy when their parents leave them to fend for themselves. Originally aired December 4, 1994.
- 2F08: "Fear of Flying": Homer gets banned from Moe's; Marge's freak-out on an airplane and subsequent bizarre behavior lands her on a therapist's couch to find out why she is this way. Originally aired December 18, 1994.
- 2F09: "Homer the Great": Homer joins the ancient order of the Stonecutters — and turns out to be The Chosen One after he nearly gets thrown out for desecrating the Hallowed Sacred Parchment. Originally aired January 8, 1995.
- 2F10: "And Maggie Makes Three": When Lisa wonders why Maggie has no baby pictures, Homer answers the question with yet another flashback episode, this time, focusing on the birth of Maggie "The Forgotten" Simpson and how Homer quit his job at the bowling alley to provide for her. Originally aired January 22, 1995.
- 2F11: "Bart's Comet": While assisting Principal Skinner on his nightly astronomy, Bart discovers a comet — that's on a collision course with the town. Originally aired February 5, 1995.
- 2F12: "Homie the Clown": Following a string of advertising-based hallucinations, Homer impulsively decides to go to clown college and become a Krusty impersonator. Meanwhile, the real Krusty is trying to dodge the Mafia after making some bad bets. Originally aired February 12, 1995.
- 2F13: "Bart vs. Australia": The Simpsons are going to Australia — thanks to Bart, who got indicted for fraud thanks to a $900 crank call he made. Originally aired February 19, 1995.
- 2F14: "Homer vs. Patty and Selma": Homer is blackmailed by Patty and Selma after losing his mortgage money on a bad investment. Meanwhile, Bart is forced to sign up for ballet class after coming to school late on the day the kids pick their favorite sports to play in gym class. Originally aired February 26, 1995.
- 2F31: "A Star Is Burns": In this crossover with The Critic (one that Matt Groening wants nothing to do with), Jay Sherman comes to town to help judge a local film festival that Mr. Burns is determined to win. Originally aired March 5, 1995.note
- 2F15: "Lisa's Wedding": The first episode set in the future (2010), in which a college-aged Lisa is engaged to be married to charming Englishman Hugh Parkfield. Originally aired March 19, 1995.
- 2F18: "Two Dozen and One Greyhounds": In a parody of/homage to 101 Dalmatians, Santa's Little Helper has a litter of pups with fellow greyhound She's the Fastest, and Mr. Burns wants their skins for a coat to add to his collection of animal-based outfits. Originally aired April 9, 1995.
- 2F19: "The PTA Disbands": Bart encourages the Springfield Elementary teachers to go on strike, only to regret it when Marge becomes his substitute teacher. Originally aired April 17, 1995.
- 2F32: "'Round Springfield": Bart is sent to the hospital to have his appendix removed, and decides to sue Krusty for personal harm, as the appendicitis came from eating Krusty's cereal. Meanwhile, Lisa is reunited with a dying Bleeding Gums Murphy. Originally aired April 30, 1995.note
- 2F21: "The Springfield Connection": Marge becomes a cop and unintentionally challenges Homer's standing as head of the household. Originally aired May 8, 1995.
- 2F22: "Lemon of Troy": Kids from Springfield's rival town Shelbyville steal the lemon tree that keeps the local lemonade stands in business, and Bart leads his peers on a mission to retrieve it. Originally aired May 14, 1995.
- 2F16: "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" (Part One): Mr. Burns's greed soars to new heights when the elementary school strikes oil, culminating in his blocking out the sun to keep the town in the dark and dependent on his power plant — and someone tries to stop him by gunning him down. But who? Originally aired May 21, 1995.
The Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein era
Season 7 (September 17, 1995 — May 19, 1996)
- 2F20: "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" (Part Two): In the thrilling conclusion to the sixth season finale, Mr. Burns is in the hospital after being shot, and the Springfield Police begin searching for something (anything) that leads to the attempted murderer. But when all signs point to Homer, can Lisa prove that Homer is an innocent man? Originally aired September 17, 1995.note
- 2F17: "Radioactive Man": Hollywood producers flock to Springfield to film Radioactive Man, and choose Milhouse over Bart to be Fallout Boy. Originally aired September 24, 1995.note note
- 3F01: "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily": The local child welfare office unfairly takes the Simpson kids out of their home and places them with the Flanders family. Originally aired October 1, 1995.
- 3F02: "Bart Sells His Soul": To prove to Milhouse that the soul doesn't exist, Bart sells his to Milhouse... and finds that he's slowly becoming an empty shell. Meanwhile, Moe converts his drab bar into a cheery family restaurant. Originally aired October 8, 1995.
- 3F03: "Lisa the Vegetarian": After Lisa cuddles with the animals at the petting zoo, she feels bad for eating meat and becomes a vegetarian, which nobody is willing to accept, least of all Homer. Originally aired October 15, 1995.note
- 3F04: "Treehouse of Horror VI": Giant advertising mascots run amok in Springfield; Groundskeeper Willie becomes a Freddy Krueger-esque dream killer; and Homer becomes trapped in the fabled third dimension. Originally aired October 29, 1995.
- 3F05: "King-Size Homer": Homer becomes morbidly obese so he can work from home. Originally aired November 5, 1995.
- 3F06: "Mother Simpson": Homer is reunited with his long-lost mother Mona, and learns why she left him. Originally aired November 19, 1995.
- 3F08: "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming": Tired of mind-numbing television in prison, Sideshow Bob manages to steal a nuclear bomb and threatens to destroy Springfield if TV is not completely banned from town. Originally aired November 26, 1995.
- 3F31: "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular": Troy McClure hosts a parody of anniversary shows featuring clips from the original Tracey Ullman Show shorts, deleted scenes, the alternate ending and fake-out clips made for "Who Shot Mr. Burns?" (Part Two), and trivia/show history. Originally aired December 3, 1995.
- 3F07: "Marge Be Not Proud": In the second Christmas Episode, Bart gets busted for shoplifting the season's must-have video game and ends up getting ignored by Marge. Originally aired December 17, 1995.
- 3F10: "Team Homer": Homer organizes a bowling team with money from Mr. Burns, who wasn't in his right mind at the time. When he finds out about it, he insists on becoming a member. Meanwhile, a riot in school caused by an outrageous T-shirt slogan prompts Springfield Elementary to implement a uniforms-only dress code. Originally aired January 7, 1996.note
- 3F09: "Two Bad Neighbors": Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush moves in across the street from the Simpsons, and Bart pushes him to more than mere annoyance with his hijinks. Originally aired January 14, 1996.
- 3F11: "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield": Marge's new designer outfit (heavily discounted when she bought it) attracts the attention of Springfield's more upscale women, whom she tries to fit in with despite her limited means. Originally aired February 4, 1996
- 3F12: "Bart the Fink": Bart accidentally reveals that Krusty the Klown has been hiding his earnings in an illegal offshore account, resulting in his hero's financial ruin and apparent suicide. Originally aired February 11, 1996.
- 3F13: "Lisa the Iconoclast": Lisa discovers that the legendary Springfield founder Jebediah wasn't a hero, but a pirate, and becomes a pariah for trying to bring this to light. Originally aired February 18, 1996.
- 3F14: "Homer the Smithers": Smithers goes on vacation after having a mental break over not being able to save Burns from being harassed by a drunken Lenny and Homer takes his place as Mr. Burns's assistant. Originally aired February 25, 1996.
- 3F16: "The Day the Violence Died": Bart meets the destitute creator of Itchy the Mouse and helps him successfully sue the Itchy & Scratchy production company for Roger Meyers, Sr.'s theft — which drives the company into bankruptcy. Originally aired March 17, 1996.
- 3F15: "A Fish Called Selma": Selma is delighted to be the object of Troy McClure's affections, not realizing that he's doing it to revive his stalled career and quell the rumors that he has sex with fish. Originally aired March 24, 1996.
- 3F17: "Bart on the Road": While stuck with Patty and Selma at the DMV as part of "Go to Work With Your Parents Day," Bart creates a fake driver's license that says he's 25 years old, and, with the help of Martin's $600 he got from his father the stockbrocker, Bart, Martin, Milhouse, and Nelson go on a road trip. Meanwhile, Lisa and Homer spend time together at the nuclear plant, and Marge must deal with being left alone. Originally aired March 31, 1996.
- 3F18: "22 Short Films About Springfield": Milhouse and Bart wonder if anyone in town has interesting adventures, and they get their wish with a collection of interconnected vignettes. Originally aired April 14, 1996.
- 3F19: "Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish": Mr. Burns tries to kill Grandpa when he becomes the only thing preventing him from inheriting a collection of stolen paintings. Grandpa teams up with Bart to take Burns down. Originally aired April 28, 1996.
- 3F20: "Much Apu About Nothing": Anti-illegal immigrant fever sweeps town after taxes get raised over bear extermination, and Apu faces deportation unless Homer and co. can help him pass his citizenship exam. Originally aired May 6, 1996.
- 3F21: "Homerpalooza": Homer's ability to take a cannonball to the stomach makes him the sleeper hit of a touring music festival, and a hero to Bart — but at what cost to his health? Originally aired May 19, 1996.
- 3F22: "Summer of 4 Ft. 2": The Simpsons take a seaside holiday at the Flanders' vacation home, and Lisa hides her true personality in hopes of making friends with the cool local kids. Originally aired May 19, 1996.
Season 8 (October 27, 1996 — May 18, 1997)
- 4F02: "Treehouse of Horror VII": Bart encounters his once-conjoined twin; Lisa's science fair project results in the creation of a miniature civilization that Bart menaces; and Kang and Kodos masquerade as 1996 Presidential candidates Bill Clinton and Bob Dole. Originally aired October 27, 1996.
- 3F23: "You Only Move Twice": Homer gets a job at the Globex nuclear plant in a planned community run by Hank Scorpio, a bizarre, yet friendly boss who may be a criminal mastermind. While Homer loves his new job, his family realizes that life in a new town isn't for them note . Originally aired November 4, 1996.
- 4F03: "The Homer They Fall": Moe, noticing Homer's talent for taking punches after getting beat up by Dolph's, Jimbo's, and Kearney's fathers, decides to turn him into a boxing champion. Originally aired November 10, 1996.
- 4F05: "Burns, Baby Burns": Mr. Burns is reunited with his illegitimate, boorish, middle-aged son who looks like and is voiced by Rodney Dangerfield. Originally aired November 17, 1996.
- 4F06: "Bart After Dark": Bart works for an old lady to pay for a gargoyle that he broke — but the old lady is no crotchety grandma who lives in a creepy old house; she's the owner of Springfield's burlesque parlor, a one-stop shop for gambling, drinking, and risque revues featuring scantily-clad women. Originally aired November 24, 1996.
- 4F04: "A Milhouse Divided": Marge sets up a fancy dinner party after realizing that her family has become too slovenly, but the party is ruined when Milhouse's parents argue with each other and Luanne Van Houten announces that she wants a divorce from Kirk. While Milhouse is taking the divorce (and the fact that his mom is dating an American Gladiator) well, Homer worries that Marge will dump him the same way Luanne did to Kirk. Originally aired December 1, 1996.
- 4F01: "Lisa's Date with Density": Homer scams people with an autodialer, while Lisa becomes infatuated with Nelson Muntz after seeing Nelson torment Groundskeeper Willie during his principal-mandated stint at janitorial work for stealing. Originally aired December 15, 1996.
- 4F07: "Hurricane Neddy": The Flanders' house is destroyed in a hurricane, and Ned commits himself to a mental hospital after verbally assaulting everyone who helped rebuild his house. Originally aired December 29, 1996.
- 3F24: "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)": Homer goes to the Springfield Chili Cook-Off (which Marge tried to hide from him as his past incidences of getting drunk in public have embarrassed her too much), and Chief Wiggum laces his chili with Guatemalan insanity peppers to finally defeat Homer's discerning taste buds, but the insanity peppers take Homer on a spirit quest where a Space Coyote (voiced by country singer Johnny Cash) guides him on his quest to find his soulmate — which Homer believes isn't Marge because of their differing personalities. Originally aired January 5, 1997.
- 3G01: "The Springfield Files": Leonard Nimoy tells the tale of Homer's alien encounter on a Friday night — and how he got Mulder and Scully from The X-Files to help him, although even Mulder thinks Homer is a crackpot. Originally aired January 12, 1997.note
- 4F08: "The Twisted World of Marge Simpson": Marge goes into business for herself with a soft pretzel franchise (with some help from the local Mafia), only to be challenged by her former small business colleagues (who hired the Japanese mafia [better known as the Yakuza] to take her down). Originally aired January 20, 1997.
- 4F10: "Mountain of Madness": A company retreat meant to teach teamwork turns hazardous for Mr. Burns and Homer when an avalanche traps them in a cabin and everyone else gets lost. Originally aired February 2, 1997.
- 3G03: "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious": In this Musical Episode, this Mary Poppins parody has "Sherri Bobbins" arriving to shape up the Simpson family after Marge begins losing her hair to stress, only to learn that the lessons she teaches won't stick if she leaves — or stays. Originally aired February 7, 1997.note
- 4F12: "The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show": The Itchy and Scratchy Show faces a crisis in quality when Roger Meyers sees a slight drop in ratings and Bart and Lisa admit that the show is getting a bit stale, so the writers create a Totally Radical new character named Poochie and cast Homer as his voice actor — much to the disgust of long-time fans who see through this sad attempt at being hip and blame the show for stooping this low. Originally aired February 9, 1997.
- 4F11: "Homer's Phobia": Homer befriends a campy antique store dealer named John (voiced by John Waters himself), then breaks it off when Marge tells Homer that John is gay and Homer fears that Bart will emulate John and be a homosexual. Originally aired February 16, 1997.
- 4F14: "Brother from Another Series": Sideshow Bob's brother Cecil (voiced by Frasier's David Hyde Pierce) comes to visit him, and Bart and Lisa worry that Sideshow Bob is back to his old tricks. Originally aired February 24, 1997.
- 4F13: "My Sister, My Sitter": Lisa becomes a babysitter and finds her toughest challenge to be Bart. Originally aired March 2, 1997.
- 4F15: "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment": Alcohol is banned from Springfield after Bart gets drunk at the St. Patrick's Day parade, so Homer goes into bootlegging. Originally aired March 16, 1997.
- 4F09: "Grade School Confidential": Seymour Skinner and Edna Krabappel become lovers after Martin's disastrous birthday party and enlist Bart to keep their tryst a secret. Originally aired April 6, 1997.
- 4F16: "The Canine Mutiny": When Bart gets a credit card and fills it out under Santa's Little Helper's name, he uses it to get a new, Lassie-esque dog. Originally aired April 13, 1997.
- 4F17: "The Old Man and the Lisa": Lisa helps Mr. Burns get back on his feet by recycling after Burns loses his fortune. Originally aired April 20, 1997.
- 4F18: "In Marge We Trust": Marge becomes the "Listen Lady" whom Springfieldians turn to in times of personal crisis — as opposed to the long-burnt out Reverend Lovejoy. Meanwhile, Homer finds a dish detergent box from Japan that has his face on it. Originally aired April 28, 1997.
- 4F19: "Homer's Enemy": A normal man named Frank Grimes who had to strive and work for everything he has in life takes an instant dislike to how Homer's idiocy has given him everything he doesn't deserve. Meanwhile, Bart buys an abandoned factory at auction and turns it into a playground for himself and Milhouse. Originally aired May 4, 1997.
- 4F20: "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase": A Three Shorts episode in which Troy McClure presents three "potential" spinoffs — Chief Wiggum P.I. (detective series), The Love-matic Grandpa (1960s-style fantasy sitcom), and The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour (1970s-style Variety Show-cum-Sketch Comedy series). Originally aired May 11, 1997.
- 4F21: "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson": Bart is shipped off to military school after his latest prank involving 15 police bullhorns and a devastating soundwave that terrorizes the town — and Lisa, who feels that public school education isn't challenging enough for her, comes along and gets bullied by the other students. Originally aired May 18, 1997.
The Mike Scully era
Season 9 (September 21, 1997 — May 17, 1998)
- 4F22: "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson": Thanks to designated driver, Barney, the Simpson family car has been left in New York City, paving the way for another road trip for Homer and co. Originally aired September 21, 1997.note
- 4F23: "The Principal and the Pauper": During his 20th anniversary celebration, Principal Skinner reveals that he's a street punk named Armin Tamzarian who was posing as an Army sergeant named Seymour Skinner who was M.I.A during the Vietnam War. Originally aired September 28, 1997.note
- 3G02: "Lisa's Sax": In this flashback episode, viewers see how Lisa got her saxophone — and how Bart's bad first days of kindergarten turned him into the troublemaker he is today. Originally aired October 19, 1997.note
- 5F02: "Treehouse of Horror VIII": Homer is the last man alive after a nuclear holocaust (at least until some hooded mutants come after him); Bart uses a transporter machine to switch places with a fly; and a Puritan town accuses Marge of witchcraft. Originally aired October 26, 1997.
- 5F01: "The Cartridge Family": Homer buys a handgun to better protect his family after a soccer riot plagues the town — much to Marge's dismay. Originally aired November 2, 1997.
- 5F03: "Bart Star": Peewee football comes to Springfield as a means to fight childhood obesity, and when Homer becomes the coach, he promotes Bart to star player status despite the boy's lack of talent. Originally aired November 9, 1997.
- 5F04: "The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons": An arranged marriage looms for Apu — can he throw his family off by convincing them that he's already married to Marge? Originally aired November 16, 1997.
- 5F05: "Lisa the Skeptic": Lisa's the only person in Springfield who doesn't believe an angel's skeleton has been unearthed, not even when it makes a prediction that the world will end. Originally aired November 23, 1997.
- 5F06: "Realty Bites": Marge becomes a realtor — and her only successful sale comes when she hides the murderous history of a beautiful house. Meanwhile, Snake breaks out of prison to pursue Homer, who just bought his 1968 Thunderbird at a police auction. Originally aired December 7, 1997.
- 5F07: "Miracle on Evergreen Terrace": A Christmas Episode — Bart accidentally destroys the family's Christmas presents and blames the disaster on a burglar, resulting in the rest of the town opening its hearts and wallets for them. Originally aired December 21, 1997.
- 5F24: "All Singing, All Dancing": Another clip show featuring various musical numbers from previous episodes. Originally aired January 4, 1998.note
- 5F08: "Bart Carny": Bart and Homer are forced to work as carnies after Bart crashes the Mercedes convertible said to belong to Adolf Hitler, and befriend a father-son carny duo named Spud and Cooder, but when Homer brings Spud and Cooder to their home, it's the Simpsons that end up getting kicked out of it. Originally aired January 11, 1998.
- 5F23: "The Joy of Sect": Homer and the rest of the town (save Marge, Reverend Lovejoy, Lenny, Flanders, Mr. Burns, Smithers, and Groundskeeper Willie) are brainwashed into joining a cult. Meanwhile, Mr. Burns creates a cult of his own to get tax-exempt status. Originally aired February 9, 1998.note
- 5F11: "Das Bus": Springfield Elementary's Model U.N. participants (including Bart and Lisa) wind up stranded on an island when their bus goes off a bridge. Meanwhile, Homer tries to start an Internet company — despite that he has no business plan, no computer, and no knowledge of the Internet. Originally aired February 15, 1998.
- 5F10: "The Last Temptation of Krust": Krusty attempts to return to his Stand-Up Comedy roots and finds himself out-of-step with modern humor. When his bitter retirement announcement launches a career reinvention as a rabble-rousing comic a la George Carlin, Denis Leary, and Dennis Miller, can he resist selling out his new ideals for his old ones? Originally aired February 22, 1998.
- 5F12: "Dumbbell Indemnity": Moe falls for a flower vendor named Renee, and commits insurance fraud (with help from Homer) so he can keep the money and the romance coming. Originally aired March 1, 1998.
- 4F24: "Lisa the Simpson": Lisa learns of the fabled "Simpson gene" that dooms its carriers to a permanent loss of intellect, and worries that she will have no real future as an adult. Meanwhile, Apu finds Jasper Beardley frozen in his store freezer and turns the Kwik-E-Mart into a sideshow carnival filled with bizarre items. Originally aired March 8, 1998.note
- 5F13: "This Little Wiggy": Marge encourages Bart to hang out with Ralph Wiggum, starting a chain of events that threatens Mayor Quimby's life. Originally aired March 22, 1998.
- 3G04: "Simpson Tide": Homer joins the Naval Reserve after getting fired again, with world-threatening results. Meanwhile, Bart gets his ear pierced. Originally aired March 29, 1998.note
- 5F14: "The Trouble with Trillions": The IRS isn't too happy with Homer's tax return, but they'll overlook it if he reclaims a one-of-a-kind trillion-dollar bill from Mr. Burns. Originally aired April 5, 1998.
- 5F15: "Girly Edition": Bart and Lisa are hired for a kiddie news show, and he uses fluff stories to rise to the top and unseat her as anchorperson. Meanwhile, Homer uses his elderly father to adopt a helper monkey. Originally aired April 20, 1998.
- 5F09: "Trash of the Titans": In the 200th episode, Homer runs for the job of Springfield's sanitation commissioner and wins...but his lavish garbage pickup system proves too much for the department's budget to bear. Originally aired April 27, 1998.
- 5F16: "King of the Hill": Homer's latest efforts to get in shape lead to him having to climb Springfield's notorious Murderhorn as a publicity stunt. Originally aired May 4, 1998.
- 5F17: "Lost Our Lisa": When an emergency keeps Marge from taking Lisa to an about-to-close museum exhibit, Lisa tries to take the bus instead and ends up in an unfamiliar part of town. Originally aired May 11, 1998.
- 5F18: "Natural Born Kissers": Homer and Marge spice up their love life by risking very indecent exposure in public places. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa play around with a metal detector and finds a film reel containing the lost ending to the 1943 classic Casablanca. Originally aired May 17, 1998.
Season 10 (August 23, 1998 — May 16, 1999)
- 5F20: "Lard of the Dance": A new girl at school tries to remake Lisa in her trendy image while Homer tries to make money in the used grease market. Originally aired August 23, 1998.
- 5F21: "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace": Homer becomes an inventor after realizing his life is almost half over and he hasn't done anything that will be considered a legacy. Originally aired September 21, 1998.
- 5F22: "Bart the Mother": Bart's troublemaking claims the life of a bird, and in repentance he decides to take care of the eggs in its nest. Originally aired September 27, 1998.
- AABF01: "Treehouse of Horror IX": Homer gets hair that once belonged to a dangerous criminal; Bart and Lisa are on TV thanks to a radioactive remote control; and The Simpsons go on The Jerry Springer Show after Marge reveals that an alien (Kang) is Maggie's real father. Originally aired October 25, 1998.
- 5F19: "When You Dish Upon a Star": Homer winds up at the vacation home of Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin, and they let him be their assistant if he keeps their location a secret. Originally aired November 9, 1998.
- AABF02: "D'oh-in' in the Wind": In his quest to find out what his middle name is, Homer becomes a hippie. Originally aired November 16, 1998.
- AABF03: "Lisa Gets an "A"": Lisa's A+++ grade she got on a test for the book The Wind in the Willows gives Springfield Elementary the grant money it sorely needs to update the school. The problem: Lisa cheated on the exam after spending her sick days from school playing video games instead of studying. Meanwhile, Homer raises a lobster to eat, but makes it his pet. Originally aired November 23, 1998.
- AABF04: "Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble"": Homer donates a kidney to his father (who lost both of his thanks to Homer not stopping when Grampa begged him to let him use the bathroom), but when his friends scare him with worst-case scenarios of what could happen to him during and after surgery, Homer runs away. Originally aired December 6, 1998.
- AABF05: "Mayored to the Mob": Homer becomes Mayor Quimby's bodyguard after saving Mark Hamill (As Himself and as the voice of Leavelle, the bodyguard school teacher) from rioting nerds at a Sci-Fi convention, only to uncover his connections with Fat Tony's gang. Originally aired December 20, 1998.
- AABF06: "Viva Ned Flanders": Homer takes Ned on a wild trip to Las Vegas after everyone in town pities Ned for being 60 years old and having nothing to show for it but a boring life. Originally aired January 10, 1999.
- AABF07: "Wild Barts Can't Be Broken": The kids of Springfield are unjustly blamed for an act of school vandalism (which was Homer and his drunk friends' fault following the Isotopes' victory) and a restrictive curfew is instated. Originally aired January 18, 1999.
- AABF08: "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday": Homer, his buddies, and Bart head out to see the Super Bowl while Marge and Lisa paint eggs with an old kit endorsed by Vincent Price. Originally aired January 31, 1999.
- AABF09: "Homer to the Max": When a dashing lancer becomes a Bumbling Sidekick on a new cop show, Homer petitions the court to have his name legally changed. Originally aired February 7, 1999.
- AABF11: "I'm with Cupid": Apu goes to spectacular lengths to show his love for Manjula and makes Springfield's other husbands look bad in the process. Originally aired February 14, 1999.
- AABF10: "Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers"": Marge winds up with an SUV designed for women (after Homer buys it, thinking it's for men), and develops road rage, which gets her in trouble with the law. Originally aired February 21, 1999.
- AABF12: "Make Room for Lisa": Homer is forced to convert Lisa's room into a cellular phone tower, and she hates him as a result. They try to reconcile with each other by trying sensory deprivation tanks. Meanwhile, Marge gets addicted to eavesdropping on cell phone calls. Originally aired February 28, 1999.
- AABF13: "Maximum Homerdrive": When a steak-eating contest between Homer and a beloved trucker proves fatal for the latter, Homer (accompanied by Bart) decides to complete his final run for him. Meanwhile, Lisa and Marge buy a new doorbell, but can't get anyone to ring it. Originally aired March 29, 1999.
- AABF14: "Simpsons Bible Stories": A Three Shorts retelling the tales of Adam and Eve (Homer and Marge), David and Goliath (Bart and Nelson), and Moses (Lisa) during an Easter mass. Originally aired April 5, 1999.
- AABF15: "Mom and Pop Art": Homer's failed attempt at building an outdoor barbecue leads him into the world of outsider art. Originally aired April 12, 1999.
- AABF16: "The Old Man and the "C" Student": Bart's offensive stand-up act for the International Olympic Committee costs Springfield the Games, and he is forced to work at the Springfield Retirement Home as punishment. Meanwhile, Homer has to deal with all the worthless spring-based mascots he made for the Games. Originally aired April 25, 1999.
- AABF17: "Monty Can't Buy Me Love": Mr. Burns realizes no one in Springfield likes, much less loves, him (save for Smithers) and enlists Homer's help in changing that. Originally aired May 3, 1999.
- AABF18: "They Saved Lisa's Brain": Lisa joins the local chapter of Mensa, which goes to extreme measures to cater to Springfield's intellectually elite. Meanwhile, Homer poses for erotic photos. Originally aired May 10, 1999.
- AABF20: "Thirty Minutes over Tokyo": The Simpson family goes to Japan after weeks of penny-pinching (following a robbery at a cyber cafe involving Snake downloading the family bank account onto a floppy disk) give them enough money for a budget vacation. Originally aired May 16, 1999.
Season 11 (September 26, 1999 — May 21, 2000)
- AABF23: "Beyond Blunderdome": Homer doesn't care for Mel Gibson's remake of Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, and Gibson (who is looking for someone who won't kiss up to him) enlists his help in improving it. Originally aired September 26, 1999.
- AABF22: "Brother's Little Helper": Bart is diagnosed with ADD after his latest prank during a "Fire Prevention Day" assembly at school, but his new medication makes him paranoid. Originally aired October 3, 1999.
- AABF21: "Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner?": Homer becomes a food critic for the local newspaper, but he gets too caustic for the local restaurant owners' liking. Originally aired October 25, 1999.
- BABF01: "Treehouse of Horror X": Marge accidentally kills Ned Flanders; Bart and Lisa become superheroes; and Homer causes the world to end by not making his computer Y2K-compliant. Originally aired October 31, 1999.note
- AABF19: "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)": Forced to skip town to get out of a duel, Homer becomes a farmer and accidentally creates "tomacco", a tomato-tobacco hybrid. Originally aired November 7, 1999.
- BABF02: "Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder": Homer becomes a local celebrity for bowling a 300 game, but is Driven to Suicide when his star fades, but when he gets rescued, he decides to give his neglected daughter, Maggie, some attention. Originally aired November 14, 1999.
- BABF03: "Eight Misbehavin'": Apu and Manjula become the parents of octuplets; when the initial media frenzy blows over, their only hope for financial aid is allowing the kids to become a zoo attraction. Originally aired November 21, 1999.
- BABF05: "Take My Wife, Sleaze": Homer wins a vintage motorcycle and creates a biker gang called the Hell's Satans, and then the real Hell's Satans show up and take over his house. Originally aired November 28, 1999.
- BABF07: "Grift of the Magi": A Christmas Episode — cash-strapped Springfield Elementary is targeted by toymakers who use the kids as a focus group and create a must-have toy with a sinister secret. Originally aired December 19, 1999.
- BABF04: "Little Big Mom": Marge breaks her leg at a ski resort, forcing Lisa to try to take care of Homer and Bart. Originally aired January 9, 2000.
- BABF06: "Faith Off": Bart becomes a faith healer after removing a glued-on bucket from Homer's head at a church revival. Meanwhile, Homer builds a homecoming float for the college he briefly went to in "Homer Goes to College". Originally aired January 16, 2000.
- BABF08: "The Mansion Family": Mr. Burns has The Simpsons house-sit for him while he goes to the Mayo Clinic, and Homer, wanting to live like a billionaire, steals his boss's boat and sails off to international waters so he and the men in town can have a booze cruise. Originally aired January 23, 2000.
- BABF09: "Saddlesore Galactica": Homer and Bart enter the world of horse racing and evil elves after saving a diving horse (voiced by Jim Cummings) from abuse at a state fair. Meanwhile, Lisa calls President Clinton about the unfair results of a band contest. Originally aired February 6, 2000.
- BABF10: "Alone Again, Natura-Diddily": While spending the day at the racetrack, Maude Flanders dies and Ned is left lonely, forced on dates with weird women, and questioning his faith in God. Originally aired February 13, 2000.
- BABF11: "Missionary: Impossible": Homer becomes a missionary on a South Pacific island to avoid paying money to PBS. Originally aired February 20, 2000.
- BABF12: "Pygmoelian": Realizing that he's ugly, Moe gets plastic surgery and becomes a soap opera star. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa chase after Maggie's runaway pink elephant balloon. Originally aired February 27, 2000.
- BABF13: "Bart to the Future": The family visits an Indian casino, where Bart gets a vision of his future as a washed-up rock star, with Lisa as President of the United States. Originally aired March 19, 2000.
- BABF14: "Days of Wine and D'oh'ses": After realizing how much of an embarrassment he is when he's drunk, Barney decides to go sober and stay sober. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa enter a photography contest. Originally aired April 9, 2000.
- BABF16: "Kill the Alligator and Run": The Simpsons are going on spring break to hopefully cure Homer of his insomnia-induced insanity and fear of dying...but find themselves on the run from the law for running down the town's mascot, Captain Jack. Originally aired April 30, 2000.
- BABF15: "Last Tap Dance in Springfield": Lisa takes up tap dancing but has no talent for it. Meanwhile, Homer gets laser eye surgery and Bart and Milhouse hide out at the mall after Nelson announces that he's going to summer camp with them. Originally aired May 7, 2000.
- BABF18: "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge": Otto breaks up with his fiancee Becky at the altar, leaving her to stay at the Simpson's house, where Marge fears Becky will replace her as a better wife and mother. Originally aired May 14, 2000.
- BABF19: "Behind the Laughter": A parody of Behind the Music featuring The Simpsons as Animated Actors whose offscreen egos, addictions, and personal problems threaten to end the show. Originally aired May 21, 2000.note
Season 12 (November 1, 2000 — May 20, 2001)
- BABF21: "Treehouse of Horror XI": Homer needs to do a good deed before he can go to Heaven; the Simpson kids get lost in a warped fairy tale world; and dolphins rise from the waters to take over Springfield. Originally aired November 1, 2000.note
- BABF20: "A Tale of Two Springfields": Springfield gaining a second area code is the first step in a conflict that literally splits the city in two. Can Homer enlist The Who to help put things to rights? Originally aired November 6, 2000.
- BABF17: "Insane Clown Poppy": Krusty meets the daughter he never knew he had, then breaks her trust by losing her violin in a poker game with mobsters. Originally aired November 12, 2000.
- CABF01: "Lisa the Tree Hugger": Lisa's affections for a young environmental activist lead to her striving to save a giant redwood tree marked for destruction by big business. Originally aired November 19, 2000.
- CABF04: "Homer vs. Dignity": Homer becomes Mr. Burns's "prank monkey", humiliating himself and other Springfieldians for money. Originally aired November 26, 2000.
- CABF02: "The Computer Wore Menace Shoes": Homer becomes an online gossip columnist, and winds up in a world akin to that of The Prisoner (1967) as a result. Originally aired December 3, 2000.
- CABF03: "The Great Money Caper": Grandpa teaches Homer and Bart how to be con artists while Marge gets smashed on Long Island Iced Teas. Originally aired December 10, 2000.
- CABF06: "Skinner's Sense of Snow": A Christmas Episode — the kids of Springfield Elementary face missing the holiday when a snowstorm imprisons them with Principal Skinner the only adult on hand. Can Homer and Ned save the day? Originally aired December 17, 2000.
- BABF22: "HOMЯ": Homer's stupidity is revealed to be the result of a childhood crayon stuck too far up his nose, but when it's removed, he finds that being smart doesn't necessarily mean being happy. Originally aired January 7, 2001.
- CABF05: "Pokey Mom": Marge befriends a prisoner who has artistic ability while Homer uses a trash can to fix people's spines. Originally aired January 14, 2001.
- CABF08: "Worst Episode Ever": The Comic Book Guy is forced to take a sabbatical from working at the Android Dungeon after suffering a heart attack during a Tom Savini Q&A session, and reluctantly lets Bart and Milhouse (whom he banned earlier in the episode) run the store. Originally aired February 4, 2001.
- CABF07: "Tennis the Menace": The Simpsons install a tennis court in their backyard after Homer is told that his backyard needs to be the size of a tennis court if he wants to bury Grampa Simpson in it. Originally aired February 11, 2001.note
- CABF10: "Day of the Jackanapes": Once again, Krusty cancels his show (this time, because of Executive Meddling and the growing popularity of big-money game shows) and hosts a farewell special. And once again, Sideshow Bob returns to kill Bart and Krusty by brainwashing Bart into being an Action Bomb. Originally aired February 18, 2001.
- CABF12: "New Kids on the Blecch": Bart and some of his schoolmates become the newest boy band sensation — but Lisa discovers that they're being used for sinister purposes. Originally aired on February 26, 2001.
- CABF09: "Hungry, Hungry Homer": Homer, who has been on a Good Samaritan kick lately, goes on a hunger strike to protest the Springfield Isotopes being moved. Originally aired March 5, 2001.
- CABF11: "Bye Bye Nerdie": Lisa discovers a biological reason as to why bullies pick on nerds. Meanwhile, Homer becomes the town babyproofer and puts baby- and child-related health services out of business. Originally aired March 11, 2001.
- CABF13: "Simpson Safari": The Simpsons take a trip to Africa after the family runs out of food and all the markets are closed because of a bagboy strike (that Homer instigated). Originally aired April 1, 2001.
- CABF14: "Trilogy of Error": Homer's rush to the hospital to get his thumb reattached, Lisa's rush to get to school in time for the science fair, and Bart's run-in with Fat Tony's illegal fireworks ring are told in this interconnected parody of Go and Run Lola Run. Originally aired April 29, 2001.
- CABF15: "I'm Goin' to Praiseland": Ned discovers that Maude had an unfulfilled dream — building and opening a Christian theme park — and decides to make it a reality to honor her memory. Originally aired May 7, 2001.
- CABF16: "Children of a Lesser Clod": Homer goes into the daycare business after suffering a knee injury and neglects his own kids in the process. Originally aired May 14, 2001.
- CABF17: "Simpsons Tall Tales": A Three Shorts episode with a hobo recounting the adventures of Paul Bunyan (Homer), Connie Appleseed (Lisa), and Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Bart and Nelson). Originally aired May 20, 2001.
The Al Jean era
Season 13 (November 6, 2001 — May 22, 2002)
- CABF19: "Treehouse of Horror XII": Homer is cursed by a gypsy; The Simpsons get an automated house that falls for Marge and tries to kill Homer; and Bart and Lisa learn the art of Harry Potter-style wizardry. Originally aired November 6, 2001.note
- CABF22: "The Parent Rap": A newer, harsher judge punishes Bart (for joyriding in a police car) and Homer (for letting it happen) by tethering them together. Originally aired November 11, 2001.note
- CABF20: "Homer the Moe": Moe turns his bar into a hipster club while Homer turns his home into a bar for average Joes. Originally aired November 19, 2001.note
- CABF18: "A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love": Mr. Burns falls in love with a police officer who used to date town criminal, Snake Jailbird. Originally aired December 2, 2001.note
- CABF21: "The Blunder Years": Homer is hypnotized into remembering a traumatic experience that may have something to do with the death of Smithers' father. Originally aired December 9, 2001.note
- DABF02: "She of Little Faith": Lisa converts to Buddhism after the church resorts to running ads to pay for the damages done to it by Homer's homemade rocket. Originally aired December 16, 2001.
- DABF01: "Brawl in the Family": A social worker tries to reform the Simpsons but gives up when the cocktail waitresses Homer and Ned married in Las Vegas arrive in town to stake out their claim to the men. Originally aired January 6, 2002.
- DABF03: "Sweets and Sour Marge": Marge has sugar products banned from Springfield after the town is named The Fattest City in America. Originally aired January 20, 2002.
- DABF05: "Jaws Wired Shut": Homer gets hit in the mouth after causing a riot at the movie theater and becomes a better listener now that his jaw is wired shut. Originally aired January 28, 2002.
- DABF04: "Half-Decent Proposal": Artie Ziff, now a tech billionaire, returns and offers Homer a million dollars if he agrees to let Artie spend a weekend with Marge. Originally aired February 10, 2002.
- DABF06: "The Bart Wants What It Wants": Bart falls in love with Rainier Wolfcastle's daughter and the family goes to Canada. Originally aired February 17, 2002.
- DABF07: "The Lastest Gun in the West": Bart befriends a former Western movie star. Originally aired February 24, 2002.
- DABF09: "The Old Man and the Key": Grampa dates an old woman who only likes him because he has a driver's license. Originally aired March 10, 2002.
- DABF08: "Tales from the Public Domain": Homer finds an overdue library book and tells three tales from it. Originally aired March 17, 2002.
- DABF10: "Blame It on Lisa": The Simpsons go to Brazil to find a lost orphan. Originally aired March 31, 2002.
- DABF11: "Weekend at Burnsie's": Homer becomes addicted to medicinal marijuana. Originally aired April 7, 2002.
- DABF12: "Gump Roast": In the last clip show ever, Homer is honored at the Friars' Club in a roast. Originally aired April 22, 2002.
- DABF13: "I Am Furious (Yellow)": Bart creates an Internet cartoon based on Homer's anger problems. Originally aired April 28, 2002.
- DABF14: "The Sweetest Apu": Apu cheats on Manjula. Originally aired May 5, 2002.
- DABF15: "Little Girl in the Big Ten": After joining a gymnastics class because she's failing gym (again), Lisa poses as a college student to befriend college girls who can pass for elementary school students because of their height. Meanwhile, a Chinese mosquito infects Bart and Bart must live in a plastic bubble. Originally aired May 12, 2002.
- DABF16: "The Frying Game": Homer and Marge are convicted of murdering an elderly woman. Originally aired May 19, 2002.
- DABF17: "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge": Homer starts a new security company and gets in trouble with Fat Tony. Originally aired May 22, 2002.
